Cumbrian Way is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP13 5RY is located in the Downley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wycombe. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cumbrian Way, High Wycombe, HP13 5RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP13 5NW, HP13 5NN, HP13 5NP, HP13 5TE, HP13 5RS, HP13 5NE, HP13 5RT, HP13 5RZ, HP13 5NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP13 5RY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 52.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49% | 47.3% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HP13 5RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40% | 44.6% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 39.6% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 45% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 35.9% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 15.3% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 25% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 16.4% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 12.5% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 26.6% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 9.5% | 3.9% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 33.8% | 41.2% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 38.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.1% | 7.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 40.4% | 31% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -50.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 66% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 66% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 17.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.9% | 65.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 26% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 3.3% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 1% | -18.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.8% | 37.2% | -19.4% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 42.9% | 6.5% | 36.4% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cumbrian Way was 15.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.1% lower than the Downley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cumbrian Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Downley and the 214th lowest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Cumbrian Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2025-11-27 | £361,679 |
| 19 Cumbrian Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-06-09 | £348,973 |
| 15 Cumbrian Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-05-17 | £344,039 |
| 19 Cumbrian Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-11-30 | £365,877 |
| 1 Cumbrian Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-06-25 | £397,878 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coppice Nursery School Field Road , Booker Hill HP12 4LR | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Disraeli School The Pastures , HP13 5JS | - not rated | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinkers Wood Combined School Brindley Avenue , HP13 5SX | - not rated | 317 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield First School Kelvin Close , HP13 5ST | - not rated | 337 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Street First School Desborough Street , HP11 2RA | - not rated | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge School Oakridge Road , HP11 2PN | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellfield Middle School Garratts Way , HP13 5SW | - not rated | 725 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sands Middle School Mill End Road , HP12 4BA | - not rated | 956 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downley County Middle School School Close , Downley HP13 5TR | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield County Middle School Middle Way , HP12 3LE | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Terriers Middle School Highworth Close , HP13 7PH | - not rated | 3,164 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wycombe West School and Collegiate Centre Faulkner Way , Downley HP13 5UA | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College 150 West Wycombe Road , HP12 3AE | - not rated | 242 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle School Centre C/O Green Street County First School , Green Street HP11 2RA | - not rated | 697 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplewood School Faulkner Way , Downley HP13 5HB | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire New University Queen Alexandra Road , HP11 2JZ | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Godstowe Preparatory School Shrubbery Road , HP13 6PR | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rock Café | Free Methodist Church, 207 The Pastures | 196 yd | |
| The Cafe | 40 Abercromby Avenue, High Wycombe | 468 yd | |
| FoodCycle High Wycombe | Oakridge Baptist Church, Oakridge Road | 526 yd | |
| Buckinghamshire Mind High Wycombe Office | 260 Desborough Road, High Wycombe | 704 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 218 Desborough Road, High Wycombe | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Public House | The White Horse, 95 West Wycombe Road | 462 yd | |
| The Spindle & Thread | Bellfield Road, High Wycombe | 929 yd | |
| The Phoenix Bar | Bridge Street, High Wycombe | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Tang | 25 Brindley Avenue, High Wycombe | 321 yd | |
| Jimmy's Pizza | 29 Brindley Avenue, High Wycombe | 321 yd | |
| Kashmir Spice | 93B West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe | 376 yd | |
| C B Reggae Rooster | Unit 1E, Abercromby Industrial Estate | 412 yd | |
| Grill & Fry HW | 93 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Food Store, West Richardson Street | 699 yd | |
| Aldi | Baker Street, High Wycombe | 774 yd | |
| Morrisons | Bellfield Road, High Wycombe | 1,018 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 1 Plomer Green Lane, Downley | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymfit4Less WEST WYCOMBE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| The Disraeli School And Childrens Centre THE PASTURES | artificial grass pitch | 283 yd |
| Titans Gym DESBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL PARK DESBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL PARK DESBOROUGH PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| Desborough Recreation Ground DESBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND DESBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND FRYERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 569 yd |
| Millbrook Combined School MILL END ROAD | swimming pool | 934 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.